5 Ways to Use Giant Teapots by Hayley Winter

I love these outdoor giant colourful teapots. They are just so fun and to state the obvious, HUGE! These have got to be a stable for any outdoor water area. This pack of 4 teapots are perfect for 10 months and up and can be used in a variety of ways. Here are 5 ideas you might like…

18 April 2023

Early Years Outdoor Podcast TTS

10 Ways to Play with Sand by Hayley Winter

Playing in sand is a great way to get children to work on their motor skills as well as a great resource to build new vocabulary into their everyday language. A sand and water tray and a stable area of an Early Years setting. Playing in sand is a great way to get children to work…

18 April 2023

Early Years Olivia Kirkby Podcast TTS

Episode 2: Emotionally secure learning environments with Olivia Kirkby

During this episode of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast, Alice Sharp and Olivia Kirkby continue the conversation on creating enticing, language-rich learning environments. This week, Alice and Olivia focus on exploring the emotional environment. How do we create safe, secure and cosy places for play-based learning? And why is the emotional environment so integral…

17 April 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Episode 1: Robotics in Early Years and KS1 (Key Stage 1)

In this very first episode of the TTS Talking Teachers' Podcast, Mark Steed is joined by Andrew Tallet, Digital Technology Lead at Kellet School in Hong Kong. Sharing his passion for integrating technology across the curriculum, Andy offers his guidance on how robotics can support learning from the Early Years through to Key Stage 1. …

14 April 2023

Early Years Inspire Role Play TTS

Alice Sharp: The importance of a home corner

Alice Sharp discusses the importance of having a space to represent the home in an early years setting and highlights some of the ways in which home play can support a child's development. Home is where the heart is In many families, it’s true that home is where the heart is. You will find them gathered…

13 April 2023

Early Years Olivia Kirkby Podcast TTS

Episode 1: Creating enticing physical spaces with Olivia Kirkby

Welcome to Series 2 of the TTS Talking Early Years Podcast! In this very first episode Alice Sharp (podcast host) is joined by TTS’ very own Early Years Consultant, Olivia Kirkby, to talk all things Early Years. Alice and Olivia explore the role of the physical environment and why creating an enticing physical space…

13 April 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Iantha Ussin

Before her May 2021 transition from the classroom to full-time academic consulting, Ms. Iantha Ussin taught middle school English for 15 years with the Richmond County School System in Augusta, Georgia, United States. In addition to being voted her school's Teacher of the Year in 2011, she was repeatedly named a highly qualified middle grades…

13 April 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Steve Bollar: Meet our TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast host

Steve Bollar, a.k.a. Stand Tall Steve, is driven to help schools, associations, and organizations create a better culture and climate through creative innovations and encouragement. His books, Stand Tall Leadership and Ideas, Ideas, Ideas! has been a jumping point for hundreds of organizations on how to increase morale, change the culture and improve the climate…

13 April 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Mark Steed: Meet our TTS Talking Teachers’ podcast host

Mark is the Principal and CEO of Kellet School, the British international school in Hong Kong. Prior to joining Kellett Mark Steed was Director of the not-for-profit Jumeirah English Speaking School (“JESS”) in Dubai. Prior to JESS, Mark was Principal of Berkhamsted Schools Group in Hertfordshire and Headmaster of Kelly College in Devon. He previously taught…

13 April 2023

Podcast Primary TTS

Meet Podcast Guest: Liam Murphy

Liam is a dynamic and passionate leader of pedagogy, with a proven ability to drive forward teaching and learning, as well as whole-school change. Possessing high levels of both teaching and leadership experience, Liam is currently the Lead Teacher for Innovation at Kellett School in Hong Kong. Working closely with colleagues across the Kellett network, he…

13 April 2023

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